001. one year later

[hanikamu]

[The trees are clouds of pink and purple in the spring, wisps of petals whisked into the air by gentle winds as three of Karteria's foxes look for a spot in the park. Niki said today would be a good day for a picnic, and the other two were more than eager to have a nice picnic under the city's blossoming canopy. After Rinne lays down the mat and Niki lays out their meal, Takasugi plays a nostalgic song or two before Rinne applauds him with a loud,]

Gyahaha! Woooo! [The white wine in his cup sloshes around, spilling off the paper rim.] That's our Prez for ya! You sure know how to set the mood under the cherry blossoms, huh?

[The mood that Rinne ruined with his drunken cheering, probably.]

S'too bad Niki can't join in on our fun... I bet he'll like my super Rinne-kun surprise, though!

[He hooks an arm around Niki and gives him a tight hug! Or chokes him, if we're being honest about it.]

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[hanikamu]

Kyahaha!

[ Ah, this is fun. When everyone sets their differences aside and listens to one another, these days can get incredibly, ireffutably fun. As Niki begs for mercy, Rinne touches Takasugi's wrist with his knuckles to catch his attention before anything else goes terribly wrong. A clawed finger points at the bowl of ice to remind their employer how to handle his companion — humanely, and with care. So long as the three of them are together in one piece, their journey to the top is sure to be their best one yet. ]